Umbrette

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of hammerkop (Scopus umbretta, a bird)

    "We cannot see that the haer-head is exposed to any greater present dangers than are its cousins, or that it gains much or anything from its superior comforts and defenses — that is, the umbrettes do not seem to increase faster than do the other African waders."

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hammerkop

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"We cannot see that the haer-head is exposed to any greater present dangers than are its cousins, or that it gains much or anything from its superior comforts and defenses — that is, the umbrettes do not seem to increase faster than do the other African waders."

Etymology

French ombrette.

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